# Robert Chambless

> Robert G. Chambless is a Charlotte-based Coca-Cola Consolidated executive who joined the bottler in 1986 and progressed through branch sales, regional management, and company-wide operational leadership. Since January 1, 2026, he has served as executive vice president and senior advisor to the chairman and CEO, assisting with the transition of his responsibilities ahead of a planned retirement in 2027.

- **Role:** Executive Vice President, Senior Advisor to the Chairman and CEO at Coca-Cola Consolidated
- **Organizations:** Coca-Cola Consolidated
- **Known for:** Progressed from branch and regional sales roles to executive vice president within Coca-Cola Consolidated., Received an expanded executive portfolio in 2018 covering sales, marketing, distribution, product supply planning, and manufacturing., Reached forty years of service with Coca-Cola Consolidated in 2026.

## Career timeline

- **1986** — First employed by Coca-Cola Consolidated.
- **1997–2000** — Sales Manager, Columbia, South Carolina branch.
- **2000–2003** — Region Sales Manager, Southern Division.
- **2003–2008** — Vice President, Franchise Sales.
- **2008-06** — Became Senior Vice President, Sales.
- **2010-08** — Became Senior Vice President, Sales, Field Operations and Marketing.
- **2016-04** — Became Executive Vice President, Franchise Strategy and Operations, effective April 1.
- **2018-01** — Became Executive Vice President, Franchise Beverage Operations; the announced remit added supply planning and manufacturing.
- **2025-08** — Notified the company of his intention to retire in 2027.
- **2026-01** — Became Executive Vice President, Senior Advisor to the Chairman and CEO, effective January 1.

## Achievements

- Progressed from branch and regional sales roles to executive vice president within Coca-Cola Consolidated.
- Received an expanded executive portfolio in 2018 covering sales, marketing, distribution, product supply planning, and manufacturing.
- Reached forty years of service with Coca-Cola Consolidated in 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-03** — The company’s 2026 proxy identifies Chambless as Executive Vice President, Senior Advisor to the Chairman and CEO.
- **2026-01** — Advisory role became effective January 1; responsibilities include transition assistance and strategic advice.
- **2025-09** — The company disclosed his planned 2027 retirement and advisory transition in a September 4 Form 8-K.
- **2024-10** — Spoke about Coca-Cola Consolidated’s beverage partnership with Skyline Chili across 140 locations.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-chambless-78236811

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Last updated: 2026-10-21